RARE Antique French 40" x 16" x 18" Bench with Magnificent Needlepoint Tapestry, c. 1820-50 antique tea cozy 5” space under the it

5” space under the it and 2 5/8” from bottom of the tray to inside limit of the lid

a folding toothpick

yet on the face of the painting

as you see in our photos

Louis (the father) was then referred to as Louis Ainé (the elder)"

RARE Antique French 40" x 16" x 18" Bench with Magnificent Needlepoint Tapestry, c. 1820-50 antique tea cozy 5” space under the itSome things, when they sell, I regret selling forevermore. This! Sometimes referred to as a slipper bench and used at the foot of a bed, this one is my own favorite and long used as part of a living room conversation area, as shown. As you'd expect, I buy only the very best pieces, particularly if I'm keeping them. Imported this one from France years ago, and it's just as charming and lovely now as when it was first created. The carved wood is without